ADJECTIVE
fern/fɛʁn/far; distant; remote
fern is a German adjective that means far, distant, or remote. It is pronounced /fɛʁn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ferner" and "fernsten".
Definitions
1.at a great distance in space(location)
a.far away; not near
Die Berge sind von hier aus sehr fern.—The mountains are very far from here.
2.not closely connected; remote(relationship)
a.not emotionally close
Sie ist eine fern Verwandte.—She is a distant relative.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | fern |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ferner |
| Superlative | fernsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fern" mean in English?
- "fern" means far, distant, or remote. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "fern"?
- "fern" is pronounced /fɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "fern"?
- The comparative of "fern" is "ferner" and the superlative is "fernsten".
- What part of speech is "fern"?
- "fern" is a adjective in German.
